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Caffeine

Helps to reduce puffiness and redness by constricting blood vessels. Used commonly in eye care products and cellulite treatments.

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Ceramides 

Fatty acids that help to hold cells together, strengthening the epidermis (surface layer of the skin).

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Certified organic

These ingredients must be grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or chemicals. They also must be grown, prepared, processed and packaged according to the specific standards of the country which they are being certified in. They then must be certified by an Organic Certification Body.

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Coffeeberry 

A powerful antioxidant extracted from the fruit of the coffeeberry or California buckthorn plant.

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Cosmeceuticals 

Cosmetic products that contain biologically active ingredients and claim to have pharmaceutical benefits.

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Coenzyme Q-10 (COQ10) 

An antioxidant present in the skin which declines with exposure to sun. COQ10 is used commonly in anti-ageing skincare to help strengthen cells and improve the texture of the skin.

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Collagen 

A protein that makes up approximately 80% of our skin, collagen gives our skin firmness and strength. Over time collagen breaks down, however certain ingredients can promote new collagen production in the skin.